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#773 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 39% in state
Maccray Secondary
High School · Maccray School District · Clara City, MN
A high school in Clara City, MN where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
BOX 690, Clara City, MN 56222
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Maccray Secondary score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Maccray Secondary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low8/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,389
Median home value
$151,500
Median rent
$1,065/mo
College educated
16.5%
Homeownership
72.5%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56222; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Maccray School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,249NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Maccray Secondary is listed in MACCRAY School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maccray Secondary
Maccray Secondary is a public high school in Clara City, MN, part of Maccray School District, serving approximately 402 students in grades 6th-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #773 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maccray Secondary
What grades does Maccray Secondary serve?
Maccray Secondary serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Maccray Secondary?
Maccray Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 402 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maccray Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Maccray Secondary is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maccray Secondary rank in MN?
Maccray Secondary ranks #773 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Maccray Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?
Maccray Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Maccray Secondary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maccray Secondary has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Maccray Secondary a charter school?
No, Maccray Secondary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Maccray Secondary a Title I school?
No, Maccray Secondary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maccray Secondary?
47.0% of students at Maccray Secondary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 402
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Chippewa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.7%
- Phone
- (320) 847-2154
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 56222)
- 2,012
- Area average commute
- 16.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 56222; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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